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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 669.98 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 669.98 and 154.19 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 669.98 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/669.98 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 669.98 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 103,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,300.10/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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