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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 670.76 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 670.76 and 378.91 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 670.76 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/670.76 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 670.76 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 254,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,152.42/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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