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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 670.82 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 670.82 and 215.93 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 670.82 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/670.82 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 670.82 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 144,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,850.76/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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