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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 672.44 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 672.44 and 204.82 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 672.44 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/672.44 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 672.44 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 137,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,729.16/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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