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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 665.97 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 665.97 and 155.42 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 665.97 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/665.97 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 665.97 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 103,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,505.06/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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