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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.90 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.90 and 156.32 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.90 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.90 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.90 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 104,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,249.81/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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