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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 661.93 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 661.93 and 133.16 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 661.93 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/661.93 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 661.93 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 88,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,143.92/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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