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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 662.24 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 662.24 and 236.15 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 662.24 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/662.24 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 662.24 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 156,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,384.66/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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