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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 671.92 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 671.92 and 220 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 671.92 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/671.92 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 671.92 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 147,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822.40/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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