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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 670.28 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 670.28 and 432 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 670.28 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/670.28 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 670.28 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 289,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,558.80/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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