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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 662.61 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 662.61 and 210.57 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 662.61 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/662.61 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 662.61 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 139,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522.47/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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