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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.86 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.86 and 156.64 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.86 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.86 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.86 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 104,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,613.59/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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