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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 668.94 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 668.94 and 438.76 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 668.94 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/668.94 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 668.94 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 293,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,504.11/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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