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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 994.93 and 441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 994.93 and 441.33 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 994.93 = 441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/994.93 = 441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 994.93 × 441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 439,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,095.70/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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