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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 664.84 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 664.84 and 226.56 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 664.84 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/664.84 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 664.84 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 150,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,626.15/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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