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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.34 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.34 and 140.75 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.34 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.34 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.34 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 94,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,770.59/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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