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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 672.39 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 672.39 and 204.06 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 672.39 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/672.39 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 672.39 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 137,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,207.90/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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