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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 670.22 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 670.22 and 158.11 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 670.22 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/670.22 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 670.22 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 105,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.69/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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