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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 661.71 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 661.71 and 225.09 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 661.71 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/661.71 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 661.71 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 148,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,944.30/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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