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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.86, 670 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.86, 670 and 360.30 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.86 : 670 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.86/670 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.86x = 670 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.86x = 241,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,401/446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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