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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 670.09 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 670.09 and 138.67 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 670.09 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/670.09 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 670.09 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 92,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,921.38/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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