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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 671.22 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 671.22 and 203.81 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 671.22 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/671.22 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 671.22 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 136,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,797.99/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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