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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 667.51 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 667.51 and 272.63 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 667.51 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/667.51 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 667.51 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 181,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,984.24/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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