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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.63 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.63 and 134.28 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.63 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.63 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.63 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 89,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,112.24/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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