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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 669.30 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 669.30 and 325.96 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 669.30 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/669.30 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 669.30 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 218,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,165.03/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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