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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 615.96 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 615.96 and 306.52 is: 423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 615.96 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/615.96 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 615.96 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 188,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,804.06/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.22

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