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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.07 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.07 and 230.85 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.07 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.07 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.07 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 154,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686.24/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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