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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 668.41 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 668.41 and 343.23 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 668.41 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/668.41 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 668.41 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 229,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,416.65/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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