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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 660.02 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 660.02 and 193.48 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 660.02 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/660.02 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 660.02 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 127,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,698.05/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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