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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 671.97 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 671.97 and 123.35 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 671.97 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/671.97 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 671.97 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 82,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,884.14/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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