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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 667.47 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 667.47 and 156.42 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 667.47 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/667.47 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 667.47 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 104,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,405.66/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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