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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.37 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.37 and 120.92 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.37 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.37 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.37 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 80,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,819.30/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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