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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.38 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.38 and 124.29 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.38 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.38 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.38 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 83,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,694.40/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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