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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 665.31 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 665.31 and 135.48 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 665.31 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/665.31 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 665.31 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 90,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,132.87/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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