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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.96 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.96 and 121.35 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.96 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.96 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.96 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 81,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178.30/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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