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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 670.56 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 670.56 and 264.39 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 670.56 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/670.56 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 670.56 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 177,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,289.36/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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