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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 671.31 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 671.31 and 273.93 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 671.31 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/671.31 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 671.31 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 183,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,891.95/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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