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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 670.36 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 670.36 and 276.08 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 670.36 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/670.36 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 670.36 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 185,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,072.99/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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