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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 663.66 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 663.66 and 288 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 663.66 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/663.66 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 663.66 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 191,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,134.08/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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