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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 670 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 670 and 202.97 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 670 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/670 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 670 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 135,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,989.90/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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