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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 669.72 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 669.72 and 202.84 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 669.72 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/669.72 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 669.72 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 135,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,842.66/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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