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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.02, 888.27 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.02, 888.27 and 447.13 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.02 : 888.27 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.02/888.27 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.02x = 888.27 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.02x = 397,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,172.17/593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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