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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 672.84 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 672.84 and 204.99 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 672.84 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/672.84 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 672.84 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 137,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,924.70/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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