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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 665.02 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 665.02 and 226.94 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 665.02 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/665.02 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 665.02 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 150,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,919.64/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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