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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 672.95 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 672.95 and 216.83 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 672.95 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/672.95 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 672.95 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 145,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,911.30/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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