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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 670.93 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 670.93 and 252.19 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 670.93 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/670.93 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 670.93 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 169,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,201.84/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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