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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 668.69 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 668.69 and 214.85 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 668.69 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/668.69 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 668.69 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 143,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,666.97/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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