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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 661.71 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 661.71 and 325.09 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 661.71 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/661.71 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 661.71 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 215,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,115.79/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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