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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.33 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.33 and 310.42 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.33 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.33 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.33 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 208,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,393.36/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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