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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 662.37 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 662.37 and 320.10 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 662.37 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/662.37 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 662.37 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 212,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,024.64/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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