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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 662.55 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 662.55 and 304.77 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 662.55 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/662.55 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 662.55 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 201,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,925.36/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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