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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.04 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.04 and 252.08 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.04 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.04 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.04 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 168,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,902.53/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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