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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.33 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.33 and 156.26 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.33 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.33 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.33 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 104,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,276.99/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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