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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.47 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.47 and 204.11 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.47 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.47 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.47 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 137,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,052.06/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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