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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 669.96 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 669.96 and 389 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 669.96 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/669.96 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 669.96 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 260,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,614.44/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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