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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 670.62 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 670.62 and 138.85 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 670.62 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/670.62 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 670.62 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 93,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,115.59/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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