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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 664.62 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 664.62 and 135.02 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 664.62 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/664.62 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 664.62 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 89,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,736.99/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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