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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.71 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.71 and 156.39 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.71 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.71 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.71 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 104,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,423.17/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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