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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.91, 673.29 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.91, 673.29 and 124.21 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.91 : 673.29 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.91/673.29 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.91x = 673.29 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.91x = 83,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,629.35/448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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