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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.31 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.31 and 156.22 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.31 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.31 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.31 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 104,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,246.39/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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