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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 615.77 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 615.77 and 346.23 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 615.77 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/615.77 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 615.77 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 213,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,196.32/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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