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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 670.19 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 670.19 and 282.30 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 670.19 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/670.19 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 670.19 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 189,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,193.23/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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