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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 904.19 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 904.19 and 441 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 904.19 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/904.19 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 904.19 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 398,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,745.59/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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