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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.61 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.61 and 155.34 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 665.61 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/665.61 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 665.61 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 103,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,395.86/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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