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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 669.92 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 669.92 and 241.44 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 669.92 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/669.92 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 669.92 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 161,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,745.48/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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