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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 664.84 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 664.84 and 223.74 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 664.84 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/664.84 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 664.84 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 148,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,751.30/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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