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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 671.61 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 671.61 and 204.14 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 671.61 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/671.61 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 671.61 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 137,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099.62/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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