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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 670.48 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 670.48 and 215.81 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 670.48 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/670.48 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 670.48 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 144,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,698.68/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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