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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.93, 673.31 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.93, 673.31 and 124.22 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.93 : 673.31 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.93/673.31 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.93x = 673.31 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.93x = 83,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,640.56/448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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