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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 669.60 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 669.60 and 302.64 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 669.60 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/669.60 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 669.60 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 202,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,647.74/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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