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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 670.29 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 670.29 and 216.09 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 670.29 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/670.29 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 670.29 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 144,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,842.97/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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