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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.08 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.08 and 225.65 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.08 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.08 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.08 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 149,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,624.00/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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