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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 668.89 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 668.89 and 153.46 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 668.89 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/668.89 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 668.89 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 102,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,648.89/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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