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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 663.91 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 663.91 and 226.14 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 663.91 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/663.91 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 663.91 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 150,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,132.16/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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