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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 663.66 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 663.66 and 225.36 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 663.66 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/663.66 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 663.66 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 149,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,562.42/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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