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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.28 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.28 and 140.67 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.28 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.28 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.28 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 94,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,710.30/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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