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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 672.02 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 672.02 and 216.85 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 672.02 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/672.02 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 672.02 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 145,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,727.54/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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