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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 664.86 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 664.86 and 135.04 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 664.86 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/664.86 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 664.86 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 89,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,782.69/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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