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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.50 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.50 and 348.84 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.50 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.50 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.50 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 215,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,059.86/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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