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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 670.73 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 670.73 and 241.68 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 670.73 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/670.73 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 670.73 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 162,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,104.69/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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