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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 663 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 663 and 153.48 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 663 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/663 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 663 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 101,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757.24/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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