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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 671.61 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 671.61 and 294.19 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 671.61 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/671.61 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 671.61 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 197,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,580.95/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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