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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 667.42 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 667.42 and 156.38 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 667.42 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/667.42 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 667.42 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 104,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,367.41/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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