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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.77 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.77 and 216.66 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.77 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.77 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.77 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 145,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,545.69/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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