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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 672.02 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 672.02 and 139.88 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 672.02 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/672.02 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 672.02 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 93,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,999.15/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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