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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 669.39 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 669.39 and 316.11 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 669.39 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/669.39 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 669.39 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 211,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,598.38/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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