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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.12 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.12 and 326 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.12 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.12 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.12 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 215,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,199.12/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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