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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.61, 662.43 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.61, 662.43 and 225.02 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.61 : 662.43 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.61/662.43 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.61x = 662.43 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.61x = 149,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,060.00/441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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