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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 661.47 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 661.47 and 132.94 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 661.47 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/661.47 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 661.47 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 87,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,935.82/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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