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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.70 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.70 and 137.64 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.70 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.70 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.70 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 92,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,038.20/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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