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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 669.72 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 669.72 and 263.95 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 669.72 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/669.72 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 669.72 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 176,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,772.59/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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