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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 618 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 618 and 300.28 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 618 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/618 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 618 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 185,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,573.04/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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