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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.41 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.41 and 215.88 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.41 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.41 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.41 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 144,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,728.11/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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