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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.23 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.23 and 274.02 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.23 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.23 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.23 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 183,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,656.42/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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