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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.34 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.34 and 132.08 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.34 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.34 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.34 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 87,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217.71/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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