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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 670.66 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 670.66 and 293.46 is: 439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 670.66 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/670.66 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 670.66 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 196,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,811.88/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.39

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