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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.98 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.98 and 121.36 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.98 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.98 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.98 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 81,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,183.46/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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