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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 671.01 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 671.01 and 154.91 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 671.01 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/671.01 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 671.01 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 103,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,948.53/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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