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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 667.85 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 667.85 and 156.66 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 667.85 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/667.85 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 667.85 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 104,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,624.60/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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