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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.86, 670.38 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.86, 670.38 and 369.91 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.86 : 670.38 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.86/670.38 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.86x = 670.38 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.86x = 247,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,980.27/446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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