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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.69 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.69 and 297.74 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.69 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.69 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.69 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 197,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,603.74/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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