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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 615.77 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 615.77 and 416.94 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 615.77 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/615.77 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 615.77 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 256,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,739.14/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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