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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.27 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.27 and 356.23 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.27 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.27 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.27 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 239,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,124.05/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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