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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 671.65 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 671.65 and 139.59 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 671.65 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/671.65 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 671.65 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 93,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,755.27/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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