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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 669.56 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 669.56 and 263.94 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 669.56 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/669.56 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 669.56 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 176,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,723.67/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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