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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 670.21 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 670.21 and 263.93 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 670.21 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/670.21 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 670.21 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 176,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,884.51/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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