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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 615.70 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 615.70 and 335.52 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 615.70 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/615.70 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 615.70 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 206,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,579.66/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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