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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.27 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.27 and 140.00 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.27 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.27 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.27 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 94,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,113.91/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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