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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.03 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.03 and 251.67 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.03 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.03 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.03 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 168,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,626.45/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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