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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.66 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.66 and 215.32 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.66 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.66 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.66 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 144,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,191.19/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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