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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.79 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.79 and 132.79 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.79 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.79 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.79 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 88,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,676.00/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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