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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 668.99 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 668.99 and 153.53 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 668.99 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/668.99 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 668.99 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 102,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,709.58/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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