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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 670.23 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 670.23 and 377.97 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 670.23 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/670.23 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 670.23 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 253,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,326.83/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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