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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 662.97 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 662.97 and 133.83 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 662.97 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/662.97 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 662.97 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 88,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,724.61/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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