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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.70 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.70 and 267.15 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.70 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.70 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.70 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 162,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,881.68/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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