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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.31, 670.57 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.31, 670.57 and 396.05 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.31 : 670.57 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.31/670.57 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.31x = 670.57 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.31x = 265,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,579.06/447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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