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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.83 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.83 and 121.91 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.83 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.83 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.83 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 81,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,658.37/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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