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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 666.97 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 666.97 and 156.05 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 666.97 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/666.97 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 666.97 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 104,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,076.94/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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