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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 670.62 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 670.62 and 215.85 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 670.62 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/670.62 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 670.62 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 144,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,753.33/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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