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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.19, 661.73 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.19, 661.73 and 116.54 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.19 : 661.73 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.19/661.73 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.19x = 661.73 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.19x = 77,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,120.33/441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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