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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 617.26 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 617.26 and 328.98 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 617.26 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/617.26 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 617.26 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 203,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,066.19/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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