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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 665.30 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 665.30 and 226.93 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 665.30 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/665.30 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 665.30 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 150,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,976.53/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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