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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 670.02 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 670.02 and 154.23 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 670.02 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/670.02 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 670.02 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 103,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,337.18/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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