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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 663.02 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 663.02 and 117.36 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 663.02 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/663.02 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 663.02 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 77,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,812.03/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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