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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 662.16 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 662.16 and 198.08 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 662.16 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/662.16 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 662.16 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 131,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160.65/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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