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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 672.45 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 672.45 and 345.30 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 672.45 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/672.45 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 672.45 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 232,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,196.99/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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