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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 660.36 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 660.36 and 183.54 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 660.36 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/660.36 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 660.36 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 121,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,202.47/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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