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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 669.93 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 669.93 and 254.30 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 669.93 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/669.93 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 669.93 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 170,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,363.20/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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