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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 670.53 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 670.53 and 274.16 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 670.53 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/670.53 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 670.53 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 183,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,829.15/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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