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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 617.25 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 617.25 and 328.98 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 617.25 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/617.25 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 617.25 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 203,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,062.91/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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