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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.91, 673.08 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.91, 673.08 and 140.67 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.91 : 673.08 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.91/673.08 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.91x = 673.08 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.91x = 94,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,682.16/448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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