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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 665.18 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 665.18 and 307.22 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 665.18 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/665.18 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 665.18 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 204,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,359.03/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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