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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 665.42 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 665.42 and 135.57 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 665.42 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/665.42 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 665.42 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 90,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212.81/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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