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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.18 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.18 and 204.92 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.18 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.18 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.18 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 137,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,743.13/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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