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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 660.24 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 660.24 and 208.92 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 660.24 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/660.24 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 660.24 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 137,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,937.34/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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