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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.00, 660.20 and 209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.00, 660.20 and 209.15 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.00 : 660.20 = 209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.00/660.20 = 209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.00x = 660.20 × 209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.00x = 138,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,076.48/440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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