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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.30 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.30 and 220.77 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.30 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.30 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.30 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 145,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,773.60/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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