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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.93, 665.71 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.93, 665.71 and 155.30 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.93 : 665.71 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.93/665.71 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.93x = 665.71 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.93x = 103,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381.05/443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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