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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 667.92 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 667.92 and 188.84 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 667.92 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/667.92 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 667.92 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 126,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,130.01/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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