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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 671.36 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 671.36 and 139.54 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 671.36 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/671.36 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 671.36 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 93,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,677.52/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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