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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 663.11 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 663.11 and 153.43 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 663.11 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/663.11 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 663.11 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 101,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,740.20/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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