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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 661.92 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 661.92 and 116.67 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 661.92 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/661.92 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 661.92 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 77,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225.62/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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