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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 671.76 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 671.76 and 356.81 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 671.76 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/671.76 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 671.76 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 239,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,687.33/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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