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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 670.97 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 670.97 and 264.75 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 670.97 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/670.97 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 670.97 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 177,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,637.98/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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