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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.25 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.25 and 154.97 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.25 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.25 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.25 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 104,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.26/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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