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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 665.10 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 665.10 and 154.78 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 665.10 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/665.10 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 665.10 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 102,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,944.18/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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