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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.57, 663.86 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.57, 663.86 and 154 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.57 : 663.86 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.57/663.86 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.57x = 663.86 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.57x = 102,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,234.44/442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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