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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 615.96 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 615.96 and 367.80 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 615.96 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/615.96 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 615.96 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 226,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,550.09/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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