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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 667.99 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 667.99 and 355.42 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 667.99 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/667.99 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 667.99 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 237,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,417.01/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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