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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 672.02 and 444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 672.02 and 444.90 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 672.02 = 444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/672.02 = 444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 672.02 × 444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 298,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,981.70/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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