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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 660.29 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 660.29 and 247.95 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 660.29 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/660.29 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 660.29 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 163,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,717.67/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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