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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 672.22 and 395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 672.22 and 395.99 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 672.22 = 395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/672.22 = 395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 672.22 × 395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 266,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,193.17/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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