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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 672.17 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 672.17 and 155.66 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 672.17 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/672.17 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 672.17 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 104,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,625.84/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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