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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 673.08 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 673.08 and 124.16 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 673.08 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/673.08 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 673.08 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 83,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,569.61/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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