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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 670.41 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 670.41 and 138.87 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 670.41 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/670.41 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 670.41 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 93,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101.35/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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