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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 671.61 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 671.61 and 204.27 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 671.61 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/671.61 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 671.61 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 137,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189.77/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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