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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.63 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.63 and 204.53 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.63 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.63 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.63 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 137,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,364.10/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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