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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,318.19 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,318.19 and 446.67 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,318.19 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,318.19 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,318.19 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 588,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,793.69/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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