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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 669.41 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 669.41 and 240.67 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 669.41 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/669.41 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 669.41 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 161,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,106.90/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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