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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.05 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.05 and 155.61 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.05 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.05 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.05 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 104,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576.92/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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