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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 668.91 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 668.91 and 202.68 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 668.91 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/668.91 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 668.91 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 135,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,574.68/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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