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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 618.70 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 618.70 and 350.25 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 618.70 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/618.70 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 618.70 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 216,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,699.37/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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