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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 665.90 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 665.90 and 155.48 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 665.90 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/665.90 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 665.90 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 103,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,535.60/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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