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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 670.23 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 670.23 and 215.75 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 670.23 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/670.23 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 670.23 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 144,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,602.12/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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