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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.83 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.83 and 139.05 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.83 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.83 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.83 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 93,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,278.91/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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