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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.71 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.71 and 133.05 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.71 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.71 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.71 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 88,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.52/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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