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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.66 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.66 and 132.98 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.66 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.66 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.66 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 87,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,987.55/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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