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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 663.12 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 663.12 and 198.45 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 663.12 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/663.12 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 663.12 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 131,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,596.16/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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