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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 609.22 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 609.22 and 255.08 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 609.22 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/609.22 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 609.22 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 155,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,401.68/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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