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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.86 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.86 and 137.09 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.86 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.86 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.86 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 91,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.59/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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