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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 660.04 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 660.04 and 223.26 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 660.04 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/660.04 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 660.04 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 147,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,360.53/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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