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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 668.36 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 668.36 and 120.94 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 668.36 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/668.36 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 668.36 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 80,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,830.09/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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