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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 671.16 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 671.16 and 356.13 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 671.16 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/671.16 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 671.16 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 239,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,020.21/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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