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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 668.87 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 668.87 and 310.34 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 668.87 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/668.87 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 668.87 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 207,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,575.56/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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