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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 664.86 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 664.86 and 150.81 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 664.86 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/664.86 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 664.86 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 100,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,267.54/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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