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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 661.55 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 661.55 and 132.94 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 661.55 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/661.55 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 661.55 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 87,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,944.14/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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