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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 670.96 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 670.96 and 339.68 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 670.96 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/670.96 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 670.96 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 227,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,911.69/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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