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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 672.14 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 672.14 and 155.53 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 672.14 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/672.14 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 672.14 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 104,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,537.93/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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