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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.42 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.42 and 445.32 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.42 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.42 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.42 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 298,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,106.11/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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