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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 670.36 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 670.36 and 241.88 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 670.36 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/670.36 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 670.36 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 162,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146.68/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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