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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 669.87 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 669.87 and 348.57 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 669.87 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/669.87 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 669.87 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 233,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,496.59/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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