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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.61 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.61 and 154.58 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.61 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.61 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.61 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 103,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,664.96/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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