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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 661.91 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 661.91 and 235.61 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 661.91 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/661.91 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 661.91 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 155,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,953.09/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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