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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 618.71 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 618.71 and 350.93 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 618.71 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/618.71 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 618.71 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 217,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,119.05/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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