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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 671.13 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 671.13 and 203.73 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 671.13 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/671.13 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 671.13 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 136,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,729.31/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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