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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.76 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.76 and 151.32 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 665.76 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/665.76 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 665.76 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 100,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,742.80/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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