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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 864.08 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 864.08 and 447.52 is: 671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 864.08 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/864.08 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 864.08 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 386,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,693.08/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.30

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