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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 673.47 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 673.47 and 205.31 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 673.47 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/673.47 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 673.47 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 138,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,266.76/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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