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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.41, 665.25 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.41, 665.25 and 227.14 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.41 : 665.25 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.41/665.25 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.41x = 665.25 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.41x = 151,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,104.89/443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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