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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 662.55 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 662.55 and 297.25 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 662.55 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/662.55 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 662.55 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 196,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942.99/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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