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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 669.82 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 669.82 and 215.31 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 669.82 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/669.82 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 669.82 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 144,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,218.94/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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