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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 664.83 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 664.83 and 154.75 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 664.83 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/664.83 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 664.83 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 102,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,882.44/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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