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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 660.22 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 660.22 and 223.44 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 660.22 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/660.22 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 660.22 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 147,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,519.56/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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