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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 668.36 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 668.36 and 137.54 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 668.36 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/668.36 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 668.36 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 91,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922.20/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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