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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 670.76 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 670.76 and 262.19 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 670.76 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/670.76 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 670.76 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 175,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,863.40/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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