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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 670.34 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 670.34 and 203.46 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 670.34 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/670.34 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 670.34 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 136,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,387.38/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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