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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.68 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.68 and 215.39 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.68 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.68 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.68 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 144,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,244.59/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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