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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 670.64 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 670.64 and 264.74 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 670.64 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/670.64 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 670.64 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 177,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,540.56/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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