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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.05 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.05 and 152.94 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.05 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.05 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.05 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 102,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,167.84/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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