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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 672.27 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 672.27 and 311.07 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 672.27 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/672.27 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 672.27 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 209,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,123.03/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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