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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 670.36 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 670.36 and 138.77 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 670.36 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/670.36 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 670.36 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 93,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.86/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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