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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 669.20 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 669.20 and 214.89 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 669.20 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/669.20 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 669.20 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 143,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,800.80/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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