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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.44 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.44 and 200.68 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.44 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.44 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.44 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 134,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,744.08/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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