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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 669.97 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 669.97 and 426.97 is: 641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 669.97 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/669.97 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 669.97 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 286,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,058.46/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.23

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