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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 670.74 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 670.74 and 139.06 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 670.74 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/670.74 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 670.74 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 93,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273.10/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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