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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 670.35 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 670.35 and 138.74 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 670.35 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/670.35 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 670.35 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 93,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,004.36/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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