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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 668.59 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 668.59 and 349.88 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 668.59 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/668.59 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 668.59 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 233,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,922.05/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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