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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 673.15 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 673.15 and 124.13 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 673.15 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/673.15 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 673.15 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 83,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,554.74/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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