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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 669.08 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 669.08 and 186.12 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 669.08 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/669.08 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 669.08 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 124,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,529.17/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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