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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 668.60 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 668.60 and 121.10 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 668.60 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/668.60 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 668.60 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 80,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,969.43/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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