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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.39 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.39 and 213.86 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.39 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.39 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.39 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 143,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793.96/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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