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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.62 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.62 and 332.36 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.62 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.62 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.62 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 222,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,889.26/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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