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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 670.47 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 670.47 and 264.87 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 670.47 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/670.47 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 670.47 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 177,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,587.39/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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