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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.73 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.73 and 120.55 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.73 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.73 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.73 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 80,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494.85/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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