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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.19, 661.77 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.19, 661.77 and 133.05 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.19 : 661.77 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.19/661.77 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.19x = 661.77 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.19x = 88,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,050.98/441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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