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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 747.48 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 747.48 and 441.04 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 747.48 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/747.48 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 747.48 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 329,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,668.58/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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