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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 670.77 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 670.77 and 227.85 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 670.77 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/670.77 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 670.77 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 152,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,834.94/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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