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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 614.89 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 614.89 and 352.68 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 614.89 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/614.89 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 614.89 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 216,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,859.41/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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