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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 672 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 672 and 345.93 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 672 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/672 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 672 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 232,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,464.96/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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