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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 672.46 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 672.46 and 191.63 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 672.46 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/672.46 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 672.46 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 128,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,859.67/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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