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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 671.27 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 671.27 and 216 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 671.27 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/671.27 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 671.27 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 144,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,993.24/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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