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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 803.79 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 803.79 and 441.68 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 803.79 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/803.79 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 803.79 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 355,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,013.95/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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