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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.64 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.64 and 121.16 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.64 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.64 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.64 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 81,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,012.42/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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