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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 671.10 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 671.10 and 169.60 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 671.10 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/671.10 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 671.10 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 113,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,818.56/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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