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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 667.98 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 667.98 and 152.79 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 667.98 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/667.98 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 667.98 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 102,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,060.66/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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