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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.80 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.80 and 212.27 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.80 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.80 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.80 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 142,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,177.38/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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