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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 669.83 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 669.83 and 203.08 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 669.83 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/669.83 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 669.83 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 136,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,029.08/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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