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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 670.77 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 670.77 and 423.63 is: 636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 670.77 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/670.77 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 670.77 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 284,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,158.30/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.17

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