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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.83, 662.95 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.83, 662.95 and 246.82 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.83 : 662.95 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.83/662.95 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.83x = 662.95 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.83x = 163,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,626.00/441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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