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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 670.41 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 670.41 and 230.06 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 670.41 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/670.41 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 670.41 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 154,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,236.20/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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