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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 665.70 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 665.70 and 227.25 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 665.70 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/665.70 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 665.70 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 151,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,280.33/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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