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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 668 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 668 and 120.66 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 668 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/668 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 668 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 80,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,600.88/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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