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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 670.98 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 670.98 and 402.77 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 670.98 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/670.98 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 670.98 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 270,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,253.80/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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