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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.05 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.05 and 216.84 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.05 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.05 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.05 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 145,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,727.32/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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