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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 668.64 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 668.64 and 355.04 is: 531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 668.64 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/668.64 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 668.64 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 237,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,393.95/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.58

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