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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 670.71 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 670.71 and 139.03 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 670.71 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/670.71 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 670.71 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 93,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.43/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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