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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 670.07 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 670.07 and 154.27 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 670.07 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/670.07 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 670.07 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 103,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,369.64/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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