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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 670.19 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 670.19 and 169.07 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 670.19 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/670.19 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 670.19 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 113,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,311.66/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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