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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 661.99 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 661.99 and 225.10 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 661.99 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/661.99 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 661.99 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 149,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,013.95/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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