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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.74 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.74 and 203.64 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.74 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.74 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.74 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 136,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,589.49/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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