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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.22, 668.14 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.22, 668.14 and 156.66 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 668.14 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/668.14 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 668.14 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 104,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,670.42/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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