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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 670.72 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 670.72 and 138.91 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 670.72 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/670.72 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 670.72 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 93,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,169.72/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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