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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 669.28 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 669.28 and 293.08 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 669.28 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/669.28 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 669.28 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 196,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,151.85/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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