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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.18 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.18 and 190.26 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.18 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.18 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.18 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 127,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,508.45/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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