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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 669.96 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 669.96 and 276.22 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 669.96 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/669.96 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 669.96 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 185,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,056.35/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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