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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 615.49 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 615.49 and 246.84 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 615.49 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/615.49 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 615.49 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 151,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927.55/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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