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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 662.73 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 662.73 and 129.41 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 662.73 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/662.73 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 662.73 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 85,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762.58/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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