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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 670.70 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 670.70 and 215.33 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 670.70 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/670.70 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 670.70 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 144,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,417.40/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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