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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.68 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.68 and 215.88 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.68 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.68 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.68 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 144,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,786.40/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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