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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 671.80 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 671.80 and 191.19 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 671.80 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/671.80 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 671.80 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 128,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,441.44/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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