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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 931.11 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 931.11 and 447 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 931.11 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/931.11 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 931.11 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 416,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,206.17/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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