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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 672.91 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 672.91 and 232.07 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 672.91 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/672.91 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 672.91 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 156,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,158.28/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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