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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 671.04 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 671.04 and 310 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 671.04 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/671.04 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 671.04 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 208,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,022.40/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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