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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 670.18 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 670.18 and 122.15 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 670.18 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/670.18 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 670.18 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 81,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,863.86/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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