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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 665.81 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 665.81 and 155.33 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 665.81 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/665.81 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 665.81 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 103,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,419.49/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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