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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 665 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 665 and 235.02 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 665 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/665 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 665 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 156,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,288.30/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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