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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 665.35 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 665.35 and 227.16 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 665.35 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/665.35 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 665.35 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 151,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,140.34/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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