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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 668.63 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 668.63 and 363.95 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 668.63 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/668.63 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 668.63 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 243,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,343.98/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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