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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.09 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.09 and 191.57 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.09 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.09 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.09 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 128,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,752.28/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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