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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 669.47 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 669.47 and 348.79 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 669.47 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/669.47 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 669.47 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 233,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,504.44/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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