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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 666.93 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 666.93 and 156.12 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 666.93 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/666.93 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 666.93 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 104,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,121.11/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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