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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 671.83 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 671.83 and 155.53 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 671.83 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/671.83 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 671.83 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 104,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,487.65/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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