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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.82 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.82 and 264.85 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.82 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.82 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.82 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 161,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,510.41/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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