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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 669.49 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 669.49 and 263.90 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 669.49 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/669.49 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 669.49 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 176,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,679.42/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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