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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 670.39 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 670.39 and 323.87 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 670.39 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/670.39 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 670.39 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 217,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,115.05/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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