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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.26 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.26 and 124.22 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.26 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.26 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.26 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 83,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632.36/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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