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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 670.04 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 670.04 and 344.12 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 670.04 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/670.04 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 670.04 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 230,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,574.16/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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