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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.98 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.98 and 154.79 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.98 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.98 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.98 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 103,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,860.99/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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