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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669 and 137.95 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 92,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,288.55/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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