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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.47, 665.27 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.47, 665.27 and 154.84 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.47 : 665.27 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.47/665.27 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.47x = 665.27 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.47x = 103,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006.31/443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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