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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 665.80 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 665.80 and 135.72 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 665.80 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/665.80 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 665.80 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 90,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,362.38/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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