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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 670.57 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 670.57 and 379.08 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 670.57 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/670.57 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 670.57 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 254,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,199.68/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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