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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 664.95 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 664.95 and 154.73 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 664.95 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/664.95 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 664.95 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 102,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,887.71/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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