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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 671.14 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 671.14 and 190.75 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 671.14 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/671.14 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 671.14 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 128,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,019.96/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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