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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 669.74 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 669.74 and 254.25 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 669.74 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/669.74 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 669.74 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 170,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,280.12/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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