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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 670.30 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 670.30 and 230.46 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 670.30 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/670.30 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 670.30 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 154,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,477.34/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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