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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 664.17 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 664.17 and 296.16 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 664.17 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/664.17 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 664.17 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 196,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,700.59/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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