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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.19 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.19 and 140.07 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.19 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.19 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.19 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 94,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153.65/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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