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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 669.06 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 669.06 and 137.87 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 669.06 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/669.06 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 669.06 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 92,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,242.47/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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