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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 615.49 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 615.49 and 269.09 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 615.49 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/615.49 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 615.49 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 165,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,622.20/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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