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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 665.68 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 665.68 and 151.15 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 665.68 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/665.68 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 665.68 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 100,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,615.83/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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