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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.75 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.75 and 138.91 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.75 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.75 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.75 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 93,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,172.12/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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