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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 670.94 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 670.94 and 203.82 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 670.94 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/670.94 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 670.94 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 136,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,748.40/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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