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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 662.58 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 662.58 and 332.20 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 662.58 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/662.58 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 662.58 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 220,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,109.90/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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