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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.20 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.20 and 203.83 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.20 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.20 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.20 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 136,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,810.70/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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