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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 668.04 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 668.04 and 156.76 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 668.04 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/668.04 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 668.04 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 104,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,721.95/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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