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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 617.06 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 617.06 and 358.67 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 617.06 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/617.06 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 617.06 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 221,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,320.91/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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