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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.82 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.82 and 326.28 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.82 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.82 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.82 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 218,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,548.87/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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