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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.10 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.10 and 331.92 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.10 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.10 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.10 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 219,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,100.39/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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