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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.58 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.58 and 204.84 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.58 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.58 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.58 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 137,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,771.29/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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