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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.56 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.56 and 330.94 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.56 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.56 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.56 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 221,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,915.13/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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