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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.71 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.71 and 133.01 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.71 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.71 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.71 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 88,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.05/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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