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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660 and 151.58 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 100,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,042.80/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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