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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 664.97 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 664.97 and 223.92 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 664.97 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/664.97 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 664.97 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 148,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,900.08/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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