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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 669.76 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 669.76 and 338.56 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 669.76 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/669.76 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 669.76 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 226,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,753.95/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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