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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 669.78 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 669.78 and 203.04 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 669.78 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/669.78 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 669.78 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 135,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,992.13/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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