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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.06 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.06 and 361.14 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.06 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.06 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.06 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 242,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,344.92/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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