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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660.01 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660.01 and 115.38 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660.01 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660.01 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660.01 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 76,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151.95/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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