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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.94 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.94 and 325.80 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.94 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.94 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.94 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 215,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,985.85/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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