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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 672.24 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 672.24 and 220 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 672.24 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/672.24 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 672.24 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 147,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,892.80/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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