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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 671.03 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 671.03 and 154.74 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 671.03 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/671.03 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 671.03 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 103,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,834.08/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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