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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.69 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.69 and 139.53 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.69 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.69 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.69 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 93,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722.24/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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