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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.74 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.74 and 139.05 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.74 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.74 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.74 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 93,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,266.40/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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