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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 672.48 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 672.48 and 345.29 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 672.48 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/672.48 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 672.48 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 232,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,197.26/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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