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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 672.14 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 672.14 and 139.93 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 672.14 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/672.14 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 672.14 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 94,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.22/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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