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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.13, 670.51 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.13, 670.51 and 216.24 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.13 : 670.51 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.13/670.51 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.13x = 670.51 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.13x = 144,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,991.08/447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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