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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 671.11 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 671.11 and 203.74 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 671.11 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/671.11 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 671.11 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 136,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,732.22/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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