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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.65 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.65 and 300.85 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.65 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.65 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.65 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 201,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,764.79/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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