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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.91 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.91 and 273.63 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.91 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.91 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.91 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 183,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,584.30/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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