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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.15 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.15 and 292.02 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.15 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.15 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.15 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 195,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,405.18/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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