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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 669.90 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 669.90 and 339.15 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 669.90 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/669.90 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 669.90 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 227,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,196.59/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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