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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 664.03 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 664.03 and 226.60 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 664.03 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/664.03 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 664.03 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 150,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,469.20/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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