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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.94 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.94 and 392.08 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.94 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.94 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.94 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 263,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,062.16/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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