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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 670.02 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 670.02 and 318.56 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 670.02 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/670.02 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 670.02 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 213,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,441.57/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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