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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 672.12 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 672.12 and 204.56 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 672.12 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/672.12 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 672.12 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 137,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,488.87/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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