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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 670.17 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 670.17 and 241.85 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 670.17 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/670.17 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 670.17 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 162,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,083.20/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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