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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.82 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.82 and 121.92 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.82 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.82 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.82 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 81,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664.45/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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