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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 672.35 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 672.35 and 326.13 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 672.35 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/672.35 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 672.35 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 219,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,271.19/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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