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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.16 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.16 and 290.94 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.16 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.16 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.16 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 194,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,976.35/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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