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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 660.19 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 660.19 and 183.63 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 660.19 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/660.19 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 660.19 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 121,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,230.69/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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