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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 645.66 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 645.66 and 446.60 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 645.66 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/645.66 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 645.66 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 288,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,351.76/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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