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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.92 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.92 and 153.44 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.92 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.92 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.92 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 102,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,641.09/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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