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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 670.10 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 670.10 and 227.30 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 670.10 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/670.10 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 670.10 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 152,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,309.24/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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