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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.82, 609.84 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.82, 609.84 and 275.95 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.82 : 609.84 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.82/609.84 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.82x = 609.84 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.82x = 168,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,285.35/441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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