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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 662.51 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 662.51 and 246.44 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 662.51 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/662.51 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 662.51 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 163,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,271.24/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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