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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.11, 661.43 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.11, 661.43 and 132.87 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.11 : 661.43 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.11/661.43 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.11x = 661.43 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.11x = 87,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,887.02/441.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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