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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 670.47 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 670.47 and 158.44 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 670.47 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/670.47 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 670.47 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 106,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,229.27/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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