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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 664.10 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 664.10 and 134.60 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 664.10 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/664.10 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 664.10 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 89,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,384.54/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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