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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 662.08 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 662.08 and 394.25 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 662.08 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/662.08 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 662.08 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 261,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,025.04/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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