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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 659.62 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 659.62 and 110.71 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 659.62 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/659.62 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 659.62 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 73,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,026.53/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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