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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 669.08 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 669.08 and 137.82 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 669.08 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/669.08 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 669.08 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 92,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.61/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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