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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.93 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.93 and 150.78 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.93 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.93 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.93 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 100,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260.06/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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