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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 670.54 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 670.54 and 158.46 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 670.54 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/670.54 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 670.54 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 106,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,253.77/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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