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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.48 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.48 and 138.95 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.48 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.48 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.48 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 93,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,162.01/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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