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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 670.56 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 670.56 and 389.08 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 670.56 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/670.56 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 670.56 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 260,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,901.48/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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