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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 670.13 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 670.13 and 154.26 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 670.13 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/670.13 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 670.13 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 103,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,373.48/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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