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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 667.42 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 667.42 and 156.44 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 667.42 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/667.42 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 667.42 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 104,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,411.18/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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