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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 670.66 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 670.66 and 264.76 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 670.66 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/670.66 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 670.66 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 177,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,563.94/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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