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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 609.12 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 609.12 and 254.97 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 609.12 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/609.12 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 609.12 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 155,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,309.04/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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