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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 673.23 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 673.23 and 140.67 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 673.23 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/673.23 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 673.23 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 94,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704.95/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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