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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 661.73 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 661.73 and 133.02 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 661.73 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/661.73 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 661.73 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 88,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,023.32/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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