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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 670.88 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 670.88 and 316.64 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 670.88 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/670.88 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 670.88 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 212,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,429.91/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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