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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 670.89 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 670.89 and 301 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 670.89 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/670.89 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 670.89 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 201,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,937.89/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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