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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 670.68 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 670.68 and 331.70 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 670.68 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/670.68 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 670.68 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 222,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,461.20/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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