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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 670.32 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 670.32 and 215.80 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 670.32 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/670.32 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 670.32 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 144,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,655.06/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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