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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 668.26 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 668.26 and 156.90 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 668.26 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/668.26 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 668.26 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 104,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,849.99/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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