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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 670.87 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 670.87 and 122.61 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 670.87 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/670.87 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 670.87 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 82,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,255.37/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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