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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 663.15 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 663.15 and 198.41 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 663.15 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/663.15 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 663.15 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 131,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,575.59/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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