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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 669.11 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 669.11 and 368.81 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 669.11 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/669.11 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 669.11 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 246,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,774.46/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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