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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.98 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.98 and 204.54 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.98 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.98 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.98 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 137,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,446.79/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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