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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 659.58 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 659.58 and 328.76 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 659.58 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/659.58 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 659.58 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 216,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,843.52/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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