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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 670.46 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 670.46 and 138.84 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 670.46 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/670.46 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 670.46 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 93,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,086.67/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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