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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 662.14 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 662.14 and 133.36 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 662.14 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/662.14 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 662.14 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 88,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,301.00/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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