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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 672.64 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 672.64 and 243.55 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 672.64 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/672.64 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 672.64 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 163,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,816.89/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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