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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.46 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.46 and 155.09 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.46 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.46 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.46 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 103,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206.19/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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