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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 616.32 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 616.32 and 353.88 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 616.32 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/616.32 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 616.32 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 218,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,103.32/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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