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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 672.08 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 672.08 and 204.41 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 672.08 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/672.08 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 672.08 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 137,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,380.53/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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