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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 670.41 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 670.41 and 370.60 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 670.41 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/670.41 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 670.41 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 248,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,452.27/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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