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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 668.21 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 668.21 and 380.93 is: 570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 668.21 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/668.21 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 668.21 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 254,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,535.99/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.31

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