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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 673.61 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 673.61 and 243.47 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 673.61 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/673.61 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 673.61 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 163,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,999.24/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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