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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.86 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.86 and 302.33 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.86 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.86 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.86 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 184,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,375.92/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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