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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 670.72 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 670.72 and 338.88 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 670.72 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/670.72 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 670.72 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 227,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,293.59/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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