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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 669 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 669 and 263.16 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 669 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/669 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 669 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 176,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,054.04/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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