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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.95 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.95 and 344.30 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.95 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.95 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.95 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 231,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,004.73/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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