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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 662.63 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 662.63 and 153.34 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 662.63 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/662.63 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 662.63 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 101,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,607.68/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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