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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 667.98 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 667.98 and 137.15 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 667.98 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/667.98 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 667.98 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 91,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,613.46/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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