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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.60 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.60 and 264.66 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.60 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.60 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.60 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 177,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,481.00/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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