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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 661.80 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 661.80 and 232.83 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 661.80 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/661.80 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 661.80 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 154,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,086.89/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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