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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.92 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.92 and 356.20 is: 534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.92 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.92 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.92 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 238,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,981.70/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.44

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