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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 671.33 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 671.33 and 139.37 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 671.33 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/671.33 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 671.33 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 93,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,562.25/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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