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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 667.98 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 667.98 and 152.74 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 667.98 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/667.98 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 667.98 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 102,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,027.27/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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