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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 669.32 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 669.32 and 253.44 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 669.32 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/669.32 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 669.32 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 169,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,632.46/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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