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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 669.28 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 669.28 and 138.01 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 669.28 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/669.28 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 669.28 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 92,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,367.33/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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