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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 668.25 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 668.25 and 137.30 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 668.25 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/668.25 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 668.25 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 91,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,747.38/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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