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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.45 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.45 and 200.98 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.45 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.45 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.45 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 134,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,946.84/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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