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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 671.31 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 671.31 and 204.09 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 671.31 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/671.31 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 671.31 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 137,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,007.66/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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