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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 671.70 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 671.70 and 155.36 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 671.70 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/671.70 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 671.70 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 104,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,355.31/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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