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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.08 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.08 and 273.53 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.08 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.08 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.08 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 183,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,286.98/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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