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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.97 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.97 and 135.83 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.97 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.97 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.97 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 90,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,458.71/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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