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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 662.10 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 662.10 and 288.47 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 662.10 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/662.10 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 662.10 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 190,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,992.68/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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