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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 664.79 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 664.79 and 226.63 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 664.79 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/664.79 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 664.79 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 150,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661.36/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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