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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 659.70 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 659.70 and 330.03 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 659.70 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/659.70 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 659.70 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 217,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,720.79/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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