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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 609.56 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 609.56 and 275.94 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 609.56 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/609.56 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 609.56 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 168,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,198.94/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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