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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 670.05 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 670.05 and 186.93 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 670.05 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/670.05 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 670.05 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 125,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,252.45/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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