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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 663.10 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 663.10 and 153.42 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 663.10 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/663.10 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 663.10 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 101,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,732.80/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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