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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.67, 662.46 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.67, 662.46 and 117.07 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.67 : 662.46 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.67/662.46 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.67x = 662.46 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.67x = 77,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554.19/441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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