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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 670.15 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 670.15 and 138.70 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 670.15 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/670.15 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 670.15 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 92,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.78/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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