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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 672.72 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 672.72 and 204.96 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 672.72 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/672.72 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 672.72 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 137,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877.33/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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