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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.90 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.90 and 135.78 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.90 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.90 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.90 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 90,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,415.22/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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