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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 663 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 663 and 225.40 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 663 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/663 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 663 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 149,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,440.20/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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