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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 669.00 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 669.00 and 189.92 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 669.00 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/669.00 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 669.00 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 127,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,058.86/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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