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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 667.89 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 667.89 and 156.84 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 667.89 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/667.89 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 667.89 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 104,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,751.87/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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