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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 942.41 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 942.41 and 446.03 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 942.41 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/942.41 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 942.41 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 420,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,336.19/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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