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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 669.09 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 669.09 and 324.63 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 669.09 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/669.09 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 669.09 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 217,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,207.05/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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