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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 672.12 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 672.12 and 204.62 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 672.12 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/672.12 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 672.12 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 137,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,525.83/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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