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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.44 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.44 and 276.24 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.44 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.44 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.44 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 185,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,202.35/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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