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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 663.10 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 663.10 and 293.59 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 663.10 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/663.10 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 663.10 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 194,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,674.75/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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