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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 671.12 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 671.12 and 274.01 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 671.12 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/671.12 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 671.12 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 183,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,888.87/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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