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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.76 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.76 and 156.08 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.76 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.76 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.76 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 104,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,067.90/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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