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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 671.09 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 671.09 and 264.70 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 671.09 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/671.09 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 671.09 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 177,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,637.52/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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