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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 670.31 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 670.31 and 138.69 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 670.31 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/670.31 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 670.31 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 92,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,964.60/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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