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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.14 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.14 and 325.44 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.14 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.14 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.14 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 218,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,090.36/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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