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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.84 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.84 and 155.34 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.84 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.84 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.84 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 104,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,363.63/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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