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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 660.04 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 660.04 and 332.30 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 660.04 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/660.04 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 660.04 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 219,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,327.16/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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