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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 668.91 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 668.91 and 301.95 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 668.91 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/668.91 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 668.91 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 201,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,977.37/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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