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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 661.77 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 661.77 and 132.95 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 661.77 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/661.77 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 661.77 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 87,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,978.51/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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