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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 671.25 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 671.25 and 301.75 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 671.25 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/671.25 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 671.25 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 202,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,549.69/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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