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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.74 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.74 and 121.19 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.74 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.74 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.74 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 81,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041.18/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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