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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 670.44 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 670.44 and 316.95 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 670.44 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/670.44 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 670.44 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 212,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,494.63/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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