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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.31 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.31 and 293.06 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.31 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.31 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.31 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 196,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,442.36/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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