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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 670.41 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 670.41 and 203.68 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 670.41 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/670.41 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 670.41 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 136,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,549.11/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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