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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 672.10 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 672.10 and 123.41 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 672.10 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/672.10 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 672.10 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 82,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,941.45/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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