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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.53 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.53 and 138.92 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.53 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.53 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.53 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 93,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,146.67/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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