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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.98 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.98 and 203.85 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.98 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.98 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.98 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 136,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,779.27/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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