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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.12 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.12 and 215.80 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.12 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.12 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.12 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 144,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,610.92/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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