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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.00, 667.98 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.00, 667.98 and 283.19 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.00 : 667.98 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.00/667.98 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.00x = 667.98 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.00x = 189,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,161.92/446.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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