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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.35 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.35 and 124.25 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.35 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.35 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.35 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 83,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,660.60/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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