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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 670.43 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 670.43 and 122.32 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 670.43 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/670.43 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 670.43 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 82,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.00/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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