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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.18 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.18 and 236.59 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.18 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.18 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.18 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 156,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,898.44/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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