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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.76 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.76 and 204.33 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.76 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.76 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.76 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 137,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,263.24/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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