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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 671.94 and 204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 671.94 and 204.69 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 671.94 = 204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/671.94 = 204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 671.94 × 204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 137,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,539.40/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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