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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 671.09 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 671.09 and 139.25 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 671.09 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/671.09 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 671.09 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 93,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,451.31/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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