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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.85 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.85 and 137.77 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.85 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.85 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.85 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 92,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149.67/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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