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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.27, 668.01 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.27, 668.01 and 137.12 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.27 : 668.01 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.27/668.01 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.27x = 668.01 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.27x = 91,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.19/445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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