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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 663.01 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 663.01 and 295.72 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 663.01 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/663.01 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 663.01 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 196,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,062.92/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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