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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 668.99 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 668.99 and 202.91 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 668.99 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/668.99 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 668.99 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 135,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,741.92/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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