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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.86, 670.29 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.86, 670.29 and 203.38 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.86 : 670.29 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.86/670.29 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.86x = 670.29 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.86x = 136,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,323.58/446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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