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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 671.52 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 671.52 and 204.16 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 671.52 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/671.52 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 671.52 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 137,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,097.52/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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