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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 667.40 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 667.40 and 156.51 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 667.40 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/667.40 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 667.40 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 104,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,453.99/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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