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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 660.06 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 660.06 and 115.41 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 660.06 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/660.06 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 660.06 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 76,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,177.52/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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