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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 670.75 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 670.75 and 139.12 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 670.75 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/670.75 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 670.75 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 93,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,314.74/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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