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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 670.44 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 670.44 and 215.83 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 670.44 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/670.44 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 670.44 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 144,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,699.39/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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