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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.36 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.36 and 227.60 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.36 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.36 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.36 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 152,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,573.94/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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