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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.48 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.48 and 190.96 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.48 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.48 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.48 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 128,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,225.82/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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