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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 671.64 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 671.64 and 204.56 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 671.64 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/671.64 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 671.64 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 137,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,390.68/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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