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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 663.18 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 663.18 and 225.55 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 663.18 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/663.18 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 663.18 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 149,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,580.25/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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