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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 618.06 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 618.06 and 300.48 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 618.06 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/618.06 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 618.06 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 185,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,714.67/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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