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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 661.25 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 661.25 and 132.77 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 661.25 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/661.25 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 661.25 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 87,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796.15/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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