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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 664.68 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 664.68 and 226.44 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 664.68 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/664.68 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 664.68 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 150,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510.14/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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