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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.52 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.52 and 138.96 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.52 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.52 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.52 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 93,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.46/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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