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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.66 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.66 and 155.19 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 665.66 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/665.66 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 665.66 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 103,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301.72/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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