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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 667.84 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 667.84 and 274.56 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 667.84 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/667.84 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 667.84 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 183,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,362.15/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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