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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.47 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.47 and 243.54 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.47 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.47 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.47 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 163,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,773.34/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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