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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 615.80 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 615.80 and 335.96 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 615.80 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/615.80 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 615.80 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 206,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,884.17/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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