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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 670.55 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 670.55 and 240.95 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 670.55 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/670.55 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 670.55 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 161,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,569.02/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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