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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.96 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.96 and 139.10 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.96 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.96 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.96 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 93,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330.54/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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