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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 659.75 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 659.75 and 353.77 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 659.75 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/659.75 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 659.75 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 233,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,396.34/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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