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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 671.31 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 671.31 and 122.91 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 671.31 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/671.31 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 671.31 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 82,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,510.71/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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