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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 670.56 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 670.56 and 230.32 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 670.56 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/670.56 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 670.56 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 154,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,443.38/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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