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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 669.27 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 669.27 and 263.76 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 669.27 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/669.27 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 669.27 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 176,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,526.66/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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