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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 669.79 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 669.79 and 310.46 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 669.79 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/669.79 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 669.79 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 207,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,941.45/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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