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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 665.31 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 665.31 and 223.99 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 665.31 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/665.31 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 665.31 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 149,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,022.79/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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