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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.95 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.95 and 215.91 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.95 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.95 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.95 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 144,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,864.81/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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