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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.35 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.35 and 360.34 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.35 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.35 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.35 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 241,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,553.92/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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