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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 670.71 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 670.71 and 215.91 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 670.71 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/670.71 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 670.71 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 144,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,810.48/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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