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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 670.71 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 670.71 and 355.85 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 670.71 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/670.71 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 670.71 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 238,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,672.15/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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