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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 661.81 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 661.81 and 354.98 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 661.81 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/661.81 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 661.81 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 234,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,930.97/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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