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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.13 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.13 and 274.05 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.13 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.13 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.13 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 183,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,923.18/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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