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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 662.44 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 662.44 and 377.07 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 662.44 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/662.44 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 662.44 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 249,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,782.00/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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