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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 660.72 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 660.72 and 363.54 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 660.72 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/660.72 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 660.72 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 240,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,198.15/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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