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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.26 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.26 and 139.91 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.26 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.26 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.26 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 94,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.84/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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