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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.10 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.10 and 294.47 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.10 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.10 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.10 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 197,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,615.46/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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