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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 669.54 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 669.54 and 264.26 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 669.54 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/669.54 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 669.54 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 176,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,932.64/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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