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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.30 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.30 and 273.94 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.30 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.30 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.30 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 183,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,348.04/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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