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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 666.93 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 666.93 and 156 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 666.93 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/666.93 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 666.93 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 104,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,041.08/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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