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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 669.26 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 669.26 and 263.79 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 669.26 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/669.26 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 669.26 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 176,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,544.75/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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