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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.77 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.77 and 296.94 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.77 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.77 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.77 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 196,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,505.98/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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