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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 670.70 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 670.70 and 241.96 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 670.70 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/670.70 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 670.70 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 162,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,282.57/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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