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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 670.93 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 670.93 and 241.53 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 670.93 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/670.93 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 670.93 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 162,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,049.72/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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