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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 617.20 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 617.20 and 336.61 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 617.20 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/617.20 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 617.20 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 207,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,755.69/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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