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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 969.84 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 969.84 and 441 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 969.84 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/969.84 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 969.84 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 427,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,699.44/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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