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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 672 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 672 and 123.39 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 672 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/672 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 672 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 82,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,914.72/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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