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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 671.10 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 671.10 and 203.98 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 671.10 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/671.10 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 671.10 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 136,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,890.98/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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