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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 669 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 669 and 300.20 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 669 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/669 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 669 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 200,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,833.80/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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