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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 669.33 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 669.33 and 229.95 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 669.33 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/669.33 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 669.33 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 153,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,912.43/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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