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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 666 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 666 and 227.40 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 666 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/666 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 666 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 151,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,448.40/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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