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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 667.87 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 667.87 and 120.61 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 667.87 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/667.87 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 667.87 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 80,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,551.80/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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