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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.97 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.97 and 133.11 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.97 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.97 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.97 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 88,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,114.83/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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