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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 671.90 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 671.90 and 232.07 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 671.90 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/671.90 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 671.90 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 155,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926.70/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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