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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 672.64 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 672.64 and 192 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 672.64 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/672.64 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 672.64 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 129,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,146.88/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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