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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.71, 951.83 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.71, 951.83 and 441 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.71 : 951.83 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.71/951.83 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.71x = 951.83 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.71x = 419,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,757.03/689.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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