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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.72 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.72 and 267.14 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.72 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.72 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.72 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 162,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,880.60/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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