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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 661.94 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 661.94 and 210.32 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 661.94 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/661.94 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 661.94 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 139,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218.17/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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