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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 671.22 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 671.22 and 204.12 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 671.22 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/671.22 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 671.22 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 137,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,009.43/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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