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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.98 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.98 and 203.56 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.98 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.98 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.98 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 136,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,584.69/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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