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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 670.83 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 670.83 and 337.85 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 670.83 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/670.83 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 670.83 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 226,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,635.69/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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