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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 661.53 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 661.53 and 235.80 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 661.53 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/661.53 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 661.53 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 155,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988.77/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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