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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 667.40 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 667.40 and 358.95 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 667.40 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/667.40 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 667.40 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 239,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,561.44/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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