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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 669.90 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 669.90 and 300.61 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 669.90 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/669.90 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 669.90 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 201,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,380.60/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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