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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 670.24 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 670.24 and 154.33 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 670.24 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/670.24 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 670.24 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 103,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,439.43/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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