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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 864.92 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 864.92 and 441 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 864.92 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/864.92 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 864.92 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 381,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,427.52/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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