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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 671.12 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 671.12 and 139.28 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 671.12 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/671.12 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 671.12 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 93,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469.54/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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