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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.79 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.79 and 201 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.79 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.79 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.79 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 135,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,029.79/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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