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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.26 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.26 and 204.54 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.26 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.26 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.26 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 137,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,503.04/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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