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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 664.80 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 664.80 and 154.64 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 664.80 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/664.80 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 664.80 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 102,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,804.67/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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