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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.19 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.19 and 156.36 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.19 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.19 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.19 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 105,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,259.21/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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