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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.95, 666.02 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.95, 666.02 and 155.38 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.95 : 666.02 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.95/666.02 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.95x = 666.02 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.95x = 103,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,486.19/443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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