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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 670.48 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 670.48 and 154.53 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 670.48 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/670.48 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 670.48 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 103,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,609.27/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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