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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 671.04 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 671.04 and 350.40 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 671.04 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/671.04 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 671.04 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 235,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,132.42/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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