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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 665.04 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 665.04 and 226.82 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 665.04 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/665.04 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 665.04 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 150,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,844.37/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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