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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 673.28 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 673.28 and 156.35 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 673.28 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/673.28 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 673.28 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 105,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,267.33/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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