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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 669.26 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 669.26 and 251.24 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 669.26 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/669.26 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 669.26 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 168,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,140.28/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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