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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.25, 669.45 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.25, 669.45 and 138.09 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.25 : 669.45 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.25/669.45 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.25x = 669.45 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.25x = 92,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,444.35/446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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