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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 662.20 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 662.20 and 225.07 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 662.20 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/662.20 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 662.20 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 149,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,039.14/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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