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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 665.48 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 665.48 and 151.08 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 665.48 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/665.48 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 665.48 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 100,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,538.60/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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