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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 668.76 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 668.76 and 290.07 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 668.76 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/668.76 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 668.76 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 193,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,987.21/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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