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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 671.28 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 671.28 and 139.36 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 671.28 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/671.28 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 671.28 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 93,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,549.58/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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