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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 667.30 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 667.30 and 156.40 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 667.30 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/667.30 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 667.30 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 104,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,365.72/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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