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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 673.08 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 673.08 and 140.58 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 673.08 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/673.08 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 673.08 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 94,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,621.59/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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