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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 668.99 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 668.99 and 121.32 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 668.99 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/668.99 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 668.99 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 81,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157.92/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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