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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 667.12 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 667.12 and 227.68 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 667.12 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/667.12 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 667.12 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 151,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,889.88/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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