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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.87 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.87 and 155.36 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.87 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.87 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.87 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 103,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,445.46/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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